It’s tempting when you’re having a bad skin day to layer on the foundation to cover up acne or blemishes, but fight the urge! If you’re looking for a skincare regimen, try an acne complex to fight blemishes and even skin tone.
How to apply it:
Matte: For a beautiful matte finish apply foundation with a sponge [...]
You don’t want to layer on gobs of makeup to cover up acne and blemishes; you want to cleverly conceal those imperfections to achieve a natural looking flawless face.
While foundation can mute redness and even skin tone, it can’t erase breakouts, dark circles, or freckles- those are best covered with concealer. The key to a [...]
It’s important to realize that this list of common types of acne is not exhaustive. There are many, many forms of acne caused by many different things. Seeing a doctor is your best bet at determining which type of acne you’re suffering from, and what you can do about it.
There are many different kinds of [...]
Acne Mechanica.
If you’re lacing up your shoes or donning a helmet every chance you get to play some sports, your breakouts may be caused by acne mechanica. This acne is caused by the sweat generated from rubbing and skin irritation from sports equipment like a chinstrap. Wearing your workout equipment too tight can also be [...]
Acne Mallorca.
This type of acne is caused by spending too much time in the sun. The heat from the sun speeds up sebum production and increases sweating, causing clogged pores.
Unfortunately, layering on the SPF won’t help with this kind of acne; the only solution is to stay out of the sun or other hot environments [...]
Cosmetic Acne.
People with sensitive skin need to be very careful about the types of product they are using on their face. Sometimes, using makeup and other products to hide the appearance of imperfect skin, can be the very thing that’s causing our skin imperfections!
If you’re breaking out or have skin irritation and are unsure why, [...]
If you think you’re only battling one type of acne, you’d be wrong. There are actually many different kinds, caused by many different things, from hormonal issues, to environmental ones.
Here is a list of some of the most common types of acne and what you can do to avoid them.
Acne Detergens.
This type of acne is [...]
Natural products are great. Think of it: pure extracts, oils, plants, and fruits on your face rather than synthetic products. There is often much less concern for skin irritation and acne breakouts when using natural products, but the biggest issue is their extra-short shelf life. Botanical ingredients are great for healthy skin, but they are [...]
Stay-Fresh Secrets
1. It’s important to wash and dry your hands thoroughly before putting your fingers into a product. While this may seem like extra work you’re not willing to do, it’ll make a difference when it comes to transferring harmful bacteria than can cause acne and skin irritation.
2. If you’ve had an eye infection or [...]
Hair Products
Toss It: One year
The Info: People who use a lot of different types of hair products have to be careful; when the ingredients begin to break down, it can spell disaster for your face and skin. People who use a lot of hairspray often have those small acne bumps all over their forehead; that’s [...]